Back in March, along with the closure of sibling businesses Bright and Noble Fine Liquor, the super popular Clapton wine bar P Franco closed its doors for what, we all thought, was for good.
But the team behind the bar weren't going down without a fight and the bar's manager William Gee started a crowdfunder that was a barnstorming success.
This weekend it reopens, under a new name, 107 Wine Bar & Shop (so you'll have to go and follow them there on Instagram if you want to know what's going on). Chef Mitchell Damota (formerly at Burro e Salvia) is going to be the first chef back in running the kitchen as he gets the chance to end his residency that was cut short by the original closure. So you can expect some exemplary pasta dishes on the menu this weekend.
Will it ever be back as P Franco? Certainly William seems hopeful, explaining the situation on Instagram: "Sadly due to unforeseen circumstances, we’re not able to open under the name P.Franco, and so while we work on the resolution, we’ll be calling ourselves 107, our door number on Lower Clapton Road.
"I hope everyone can understand that whilst having this resolved before opening was the intention, getting back open as soon as possible is more important, and we can’t wait to fill the room over the weekend and beyond! The entire reason for re-opening this space was to bring back P.Franco, but whatever happens, I’m sure that this next iteration will honour the last 10 years of this special room."
More about 107 Wine Bar & Shop
Where is it? 107 Lower Clapton Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0NP
When does it open? 15 June 2023
Find out more: Follow them on Instagram @107_e5
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